Budget of National Highways Authority of India reduced

The Department of Expenditure has revised the estimate of 2023-24 and budgetary estimate of 2024-25 in the allocation of National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) under Bharatmala Pariyojana Phase-1 until the revised CCA approval is obtained. No expenditure is incurred beyond the level of 20% above the amount approved by the CCEA. NHAI has been asked not to bear any liabilities on land acquisition and pre-construction activities under Bharatmala Pariyojana without approval of the competent authority.